Genesis 47:27-29
Christian Standard Bible
Israel Settles in Goshen
27 Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property in it and became fruitful and very numerous.(A) 28 Now Jacob lived in the land of Egypt 17 years, and his life span was 147 years. 29 When the time approached for him to die,(B) he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor with you, put your hand under my thigh(C) and promise me that you will deal with me in kindness and faithfulness.(D) Do not bury me in Egypt.
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Genesis 47:27-29
International Children’s Bible
“Don’t Bury Me in Egypt”
27 The Israelites continued to live in the land of Goshen in Egypt. There they got possessions. They had many children and grew in number.
28 Jacob, also called Israel, lived in Egypt 17 years. So he lived to be 147 years old. 29 Israel knew he soon would die. So he called his son Joseph to him. He said to Joseph, “If you love me, put your hand under my leg.[a] Promise me you will not bury me in Egypt.
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- 47:29 put . . . leg This showed that a person would keep a promise.
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